Hello, I am currently double majoring in accounting and finance and en route to finishing in the Spring of 2018. However, I later want to involve myself in the automotive industry (automobiles have been my passion literally since I could crawl). Therefore, I would like to major in mechanical engineering (I would like to major as well in ECE but that possibly is a lot of work with the mechE major-what is your opinion) sometime after I earn my bachelor’s in accounting and finance. If possible, I would like to attend a high-ranking engineering university such as MIT but if that is beyond my reach, a more realistic option could be the University of Michigan. I think the university I am going to attend (going to attend FIU;currently at a CC) doesn’t offer a minor in mechanical engineering- so that I may major in it later (it’s possible: http://college.usatoday.com/2015/09/29/minor-second-major/ ). If don’t earn a minor, then how would I be granted admission into a university for this major? Do they look at my AA as a basis for admission or what? Also, what’s your opinion on all of this?
I don’t think many of the schools, if any, have something called automotive engineering although many have majors that inform automotive engineering.
LIke mechanical, astro,aeronautical, etc.
Engineering is a very difficult major to add to another major, since it has unique requirements and very few core or gen ed requirements, and is so high in credit count with hard classes that require a lot of effort.
Here is a flow chart for a typical ME program
http://www.me.gatech.edu/files/ug/program_of_study_me1516.pdf
MIT would be more feasible if you told me you wanted to go there for a non-engineering degree related to STEM … they likely have a few, too lazy to look at the catalog myself.
Have you taken calculus 1-3, diff EQ, physics 1 and 2, and chem 1 and 2 ? How about statics and other typical sophomore engineering track classes ? Programming classes (These could allow you to take an BA in comp science in less than 6 years).
I assume the answer is no, so that means to be ready to take any engineering classes, including minors, you would need to fit these in, say through summer classes or by delaying some of your current classes. There are no minor engineering classes … the place you could most likely find them are right there in your CC … intro to auto engineering or the like. You cannot take any junior engineering classes without the prerequisites.
So you are looking at a 6 year program with possibly 2 bachelors degrees. Is it worth it, I guess it depends on finances and when you need to start working. Taking engineering program at night while working would be pretty horrible.
Your state flagship, or in case of Michigan, Michigan State, may be able to craft a program for you, if you are really interested, that will get you there.
You do know, though, that lots of finance and accounting people work in all capacities in automotive companies … right …
You could also look for programs in something like industrial engineering, but not an accredited program unless you want to meet that 2 year list of class requirement. This may make you more familiar with the auto industry or industial plants and practices … and may be a BA you could complete.
Two-three majors, not at all practical. Pick one and then add electives in other fields you are interested in. If you must be an ME, you have a long difficult road ahead, you can use your finished classes to fulfill your electives, which in some schools may be a longer list than at others (general engineering programs may allow you to use more credits).
Visit your advisor and an engineering school near you.
A typical 4 year plan for ME is here
http://www.me.gatech.edu/files/ug/program_of_study_me1516.pdf
How about a management degree with a specialty in supply chain management or technical management or similar ? The accounting and finance courses should apply … maybe find a school like Michigan State or Michigan Tech where there is a lot of interest in autos (you need to look at specific programs on your own).
Unless you have just found your inner engineer and are willing to add a lot of classes to your future.